Lagos

Jaekel House

Historical place museum;Tourist attraction

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	Monday ClosedTuesday 10am–5pmWednesday 10am–5pmThursday 10am–5pmFriday 10am–5pmSaturday 10am–5pmSunday Closed
	legacy1995.org.ng
	+234 802 831 2973
	17 Federal Rd, Ebute Metta, Lagos, Nigeria
	4.2

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Comments 71

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Olayinka Oke

Nice and serene environment.
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oluwatoyin mariam

very decent museum experience with young minds trying to bring the place alive with some fresh ideas. So many possibilities. Had a good experience.
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anyaoha chima

Mini museum of railway history, artefact and research
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Simon Gusah

History and heritage, an amazing story!
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Abiodun Alexis

jaekels secret garden or Jaekel House at The Nigerian Railway Compound, located in Ebute Metta. Jaekel House is a mini museum dedicated to showing the nitty gritty of the Nigerian Railway system when it was at its prime. The museum is managed by Legacy 1995 and they’ve tried to keep it as authentic as possible and continue to do restoration work. Lagos was one of the first cities in Africa to get a railway line. The Nigerian Railway came into existence on October 3, 1912 and became an autonomous public corporation in 1955. The gauge of the NRC track is 3ft 6in with a countrywide mileage of 2,680 equating to 4,313 kilometres but this will probably be replaced by the standard gauge track that is presently being worked on. The highest point on the system is 30 km outside Jos and is 1318 meters above sea level. There are 3505 narrow reach rail networks currently but with the on going plans to develop rail transport it should increase. Legacy also asks people who stop by to volunteer in their gardening so if you’re into that, it’s a great opportunity to get your hands dirty. normally not visible from the roadside but very very good tourist attraction.
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David Omololu Aiyeola

We were left standing outside as the manager was no where to be found. We called him and he keep saying he was nearby until we left past one pm.
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Akinyelure Temidayo

Provides history of the Nigerian people linking it to the Nigerian railway corporation.
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Diva L

Lovely place. Loved the gardens and settings by the side.
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Shodipe Ayobamidele

A museum showing the history of railway in Nigeria
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Adekunle Ebenezer

Very nice it a old masterpiece and still standing... More or less like a resort or relaxation area.
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Akinyotu Sanmi

A nice place to be for recreation.
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Debbie Joseph-Egwuogu

The legacy team is doing a great job with this place. It is a good tourist attraction.
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Olushola Olaniyan

Quite and serene environment
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Tola Gbogboade

Wonderful historical experience
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oluwafemi mohammed

Nice place, you get to know more about history.
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Feecozy Edet

For historical purposes visit jaekel house
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Gbenga anisere

A historic place to visit
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Olakunle Dosunmu

Amazing mini museum.
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Chi Ugo

It is a beautiful piece of history that nature lovers will enjoy hanging out at
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Prince Ugochukwu

Interesting area in nrc compound Ebute Metta
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Ayomide Ladipo

Pretty cool and serene. A place for reflections.
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Kafayat Azeez

Serene and beautiful, picnic type space.
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David Dosunmu

Fantastic place. Great ambience
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Setemi Olufemi

Has a love garden attached
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Dami Ajayi

The house of Frederick Jaekel former administration of Nigerian Railway Corporation was rescued by a NGO and preserved as a monumental museum. The story of Nigeria is not complete without her now inefficient rail system. It is not just a vestige of colonial legacy, it reminds us of what it means to jettison history.
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Olasupo Ojo

Wow! Amazing time
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Saveo Viyon

Great place to film
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Onifade Oluranti

Good place
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Angela Odinusi

Very good for outing
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Emeka Onwuegbuzia

Quiet and serene.
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Uwayzor Richard

Awesome place to visit
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Yara Mekawei

Super but no electricity :(
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Alli Omogbolahan

Interesting place to visit. It has an history that dates back to pre-independent Niger that has been preserved. Plan to visit during a week day
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Tukur Bello Umar

To learn the history of Railways, this is the place
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Olumide Orungba

Good place
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Ajike Helen

Great history
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Tony Udoka St.Alexander

The historical home of Railway heritage.
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Yusuf Jamiu

Accommodating!
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Opeyemi Adenekan

who do i contact for a visit
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Theophilus Enyali

Cool place
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Somto Ezeudegbunam

Cool, serene with lots of foliage and trees. Perfect gateway from the noise of the city
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CO OP

Well restored colonial railway house
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Tobiloba Akibo

Legacy1995 is an NGO that manages this great museum, an over 100 year old building in the heart of Nigerian Railway Compound.
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Macaulay Samuel

Is a place you will love to be
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Anthony Esang

An awesome museum with a lot of history!
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efuntade samsom

Within railway compound
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Dosumu Segun

A collection and preservation of memories.
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Faith Nna

Everyone needs to find time to be here once in a while. Great activities with great food, game, history and people.
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Dolapo Bello

Beautiful restoration of an architectural masterpiece
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Obatarhe Otughwor

Place for preserving historic artifacts
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Daniel Chukwudi

Cool place
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justice buggy

Museum for retreat and open space for events. Could also be a study centre.
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Ayogu Jacob

Quite place
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Adégbóyèga Adébàjò

Fantastic garden environment
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Daniel Ayobami Osarokutamwen

Hold so much history
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Ibrahim Dauda

Nice garden view.
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adeola akinyeke

Nice and classy
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David E. Alozie

Historic place
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Aminat Okuyiga

Cool
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Michael Okonta

Great
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umar lawal

Visit
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onadeko richard

Historical
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Umezurike Wisdom

Good
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DJ Montana

Fun!
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Imoniche John

Interesting
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Kevin Chiedu Okonji

Artifact
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Oluwatobi Afolabi

Its historic and cozy
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Shog Matt

Ok
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Femi Olanipekun

Nice space for events
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Stephen Ikiyei

Good place
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uchechukwu adiele

Good